2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 321 kg more than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Avalanche | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 86 L |
